Khun Nan National Park

Doi Phukha’s less popular neighbour

What we say:

You can reach the park's highlight, Sapan Waterfall easily without having to pay the Park’s entrance fee. A short drive up the highway from the main park entrance will bring you to a small side road with good, visible signs for Sapan Waterfall. Once you drive through the nearby village, you must then embark on a short but very pleasant jungle walk, part of which is actually paved and has legitimate stairs. Once the concrete path ends, continue along the dirt trail for about 100 metres and you will reach the falls, located in a small clearing in the jungle.

Sapan Waterfall itself is about 5 metres high and very beautiful, falling into a pool that is deep enough to swim in, though very cold, even in the hot season. There are a few trails that span out from the waterfall, and plenty of places to sit, relax, sunbathe, or enjoy some food by the water.

The waterfall is easily accessible and well worth the walk through the jungle to see, even if you’re only passing through the area.

Much smaller than the more popular Doi Phukha NP, Khun Nan is also much cheaper, and foreigners can enter for the bargain fee of 100 baht. Accommodation is also cheaper, as camping will only set you back 150 baht a night, so it represents a legitimate bargain alternative to sleeping at one of the resorts in Bo Kluea town if your budget is especially tight.

More details

5km north of Bo Kluea townHow to get there: Head north on 1081. The park is 5 km out of town on the right.